Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert Respond to Trump's State of the Union
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Late-night hosts widely mocked Donald Trump’s 108-minute State of the Union address, highlighting its length and fear-mongering tone.
- Jimmy Kimmel criticized the speech for its incoherence and divisive messaging, accusing Trump of censoring dissent and neglecting vulnerable populations.
- Stephen Colbert joked about the speech’s official theme and Trump’s appearance, implying a disconnect between the president’s claims and reality.
- Jimmy Fallon remarked that the address was essentially Trump boasting about his accomplishments, with much of the speech consisting of rambling.
- Overall, the comedy shows portrayed the State of the Union as self-aggrandizing and disconnected from the country’s actual state.
